tiling over paint

[pjm]

tiling over paint is a disaster NEVER do it.:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Mr Tiler]

whats happened then mate?

 

[White Room]

As above, tiles coming off....

 

[Bradma9]

If you prime it then it should be fine.

 

[White Room]

If you prime it then it should be fine.

If the paint is friable/loose priming is'nt going to help....

 

[Mr Tiler]

If the paint is friable/loose priming is'nt going to help....

I think he was just jokin whitey

 

[Stef]

Depends what the paint is on,
If its on skim then it needs to come off,
If its onto plasterboard then it will ok as you won't get paint off of the sheet, Depending how many coats of paint its had though.

 

[judge]

I love that word "mistcoat" cant get enough of it.........lol

 

[White Room]

I love that word "mistcoat" cant get enough of it.........lol

And they say it like there've done you a favour :whatchutalkingabout

 

[area tiling]

Who scores , and who removes it completely ?

 

[White Room]

I don't score plasterboard because it weakens it but I did start my working life training as a decorator in 1971 and I know what paint is going to stay there and the ones which will not.

Some walls I have scraped and it come off in sheets....

 

[cam_low]

I treat paint as knackered plasterboard. Off it comes. Too labour intensive for scrapibg and steaming off.

That gives me the opportunity the plumb up the walls.

 

[jgrant]

An alternative to removing or scoring the paint is to mechanically fix Orbry tile backer board to the surface and then tile direct to the board.

 

[Bob Howard MBE]

Most all surfaces can be tiled on to providing that they are sound and stable. Easy and simple test prior to tiling onto a painted surface. Stick strips of cello tape in strategic places on the areas to be tiled. Leave for approximately 1 hour until the adhesive has a firm hold to the paint. Peal away and if the paint comes away on the back of the tape it is not suitable. Always follow adhesive manufacturers guidelines for preparation required prior to applying the adhesive. Also bear in mind the restrictions on weight of tile and its adhesive bed beforehand. Bob Howard MBE

 

[Peter]

Welcome along, Bob.